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Best time to visit Nepal for a perfect vacation

Nepal is located in the Himalayas. It borders China, India and Bangladesh. Tourism is one of the largest industries in Nepal and it attracts people from all around the world. Some of the best places to visit in Nepal are the capital city Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Boudhanath Stupa, Chitwan National Park, Swayambhunath, Lumbini etc. Before booking your tickets, make sure to check the best time to visit Nepal.

Kathmandu has a very lively atmosphere, and the streets are filled with locals and tourists throughout the year. The best time to visit Kathmandu is between Sep-Dec. At this time, the views of the glaciers and local festivals are the best. Bhaktapur is the third Royal City in Nepal, which lies on the old trade route to Tibet. The best time to visit Bhaktapur is in spring between Mar-Apr and in autumn between Oct-Nov. During this time the weather is pleasant and clear skies make the view of the Himalayas more beautiful. The Boudhanath Stupa located just outside of Kathmandu is one of the largest stupas of its kind in the world. It is located on the old trade route to Tibet and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another place of attraction in Nepal is the Chitwan National Park. It has a tropical monsoon climate, and is famous for wide variety of wildlife and safaris and the best time to visit is between Oct-Feb.

When you are in Nepal for a vacation do visit Swayambhunath temple, the second most important shrine in Kathmandu after Boudhanath. Due to the numerous monkeys in the temple area, it is popularly known as monkey temple in Nepal. The best time to visit the temple is early in the morning before 9 am. Lumbini is a place in Nepal that is the birth place of Lord Buddha situated on the main tourist track, almost 250 kilometers from Kathmandu. The best time to visit Lumbini is between Oct-Nov and Apr-May.  

Annapurna Region, Everest Trek, Langtang, Ghandruk and Dhampus Village are also some other places famous for adventurous activities in Nepal. And before planning a trip make sure to check the best time to visit Nepal for such activities.

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Enchanted Land: Best Time to Visit Nepal

The breathtaking country Nepal can be considered as the roof of the earth; guarded by gigantic Himalayas and the tallest mountain on earth, the Mt Everest. The best time to visit Nepal is either in spring or after monsoon in autumn or the start of winter depending on the places you want to go. But before booking your tickets check on the colorful festivals and events that take place in the country.

The spring in Nepal generally starts from March and lasts till May to the mid April. This time of the year is highly pleasant to travel to Nepal. The longer days and short nights, clear skies, pleasant and fresh aromatic air make it comfortable for travelers to travel to different parts of the country, visit and explore them.

The summer ranges from May to August. The days are warm and hot at this time of the year. The starting of summer is comfortable enough to travel, however as the months pass by the temperature can exceed 400 Celsius and in some places it can exceed 450 Celsius making it unsuitable for traveling. Hence it is not recommended to visit Nepal at this time of the year unless your motive is not to just travel but to be a part of few colorful Nepalese festivals.

The monsoon season occurs from June to August. It is not recommended to visit Nepal at this time since unpredictable rainfalls may sometimes result in small to big landslides and is also not really comfortable for you to travel in humid environment.

The autumn starts September with the end of monsoon days. It is one of the best times to visit and explore Nepal. Some of the vibrant and colorful Nepalese festivals take place at this time of the year. The clear skies with the elegant shades of blue and orange hue at dawn and the dusk are worth seeing.

Winter begins slowly in Nepal from October and many prefer visiting in winter too. The winter lasts up to February and these months are also the best times to visit Nepal. The temperature can drop as low as 20 Celsius and the maximum could be 180 Celsius. Autumn and the winter seasons are the best times to go for trekking however make sure to carry warm woolen clothes with you.

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